jakewilson627
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RE: TOUGHER ROOF OR JUST GOOD ENOUGH? NEED HELP DECIDING

That’s exactly what happened to my neighbor’s place—looked fine at first, but after a couple of brutal winters, the edges started lifting and water go...

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RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?

That’s a totally fair reaction—my folks used to unplug the TV and even the toaster whenever a storm rolled in, so I get it. The thing about metal roof...

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RE: Spotting wear and tear on used gear: my quick routine

Ha, doubling up tarps brings back memories—tried that during a nor’easter once and ended up with a mini swamp under my gear. I’ve found single layers,...

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RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather—anyone tried this?

I’ve actually seen more water intrusion on metal roofs than folks expect, especially after a few years of freeze-thaw cycles. Had a client with a stan...

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RE: Tearing off old shingles vs. layering new ones: which route did you take?

That’s the kicker, honestly. I’ve seen folks get burned when a hailstorm hits—adjuster takes one look and says, “Well, two layers? Not covered.” Happe...

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RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?

Totally agree with checking around the damaged shingles—had a client once who thought he dodged a bullet after a storm, only to find mold creeping beh...

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RE: when do you usually tackle gutter cleaning?

Good point about the downspouts—had a client last spring who swore his gutters were spotless, but after a heavy rain, water was still spilling over. T...

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